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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 53.47 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 53.47 and 36.44 is: 50.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 53.47 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/53.47 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 53.47 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 1,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.49/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.04

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